 Bertrand Russell Quotes 366 |
Those who can only do their work when upheld by self-deception had better first take a course in learning to endure the truth before continuing their career, since sooner or later the need of being sustained by myths will cause their work to become harmful instead of beneficial. Source: Bertrand Russell: The Conquest of Happiness, 1930, chap.16:Effort and resignation. More info.:https://russell-j.com/beginner/HA27-060.HTM
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There are a number of Diet members who graduated from the University of Tokyo's Faculty of Law, and most of them admit to themselves and others that they have excellent memories (if they had poor memories, they would not have passed the University of Tokyo entrance examinations). Minister of Education Moriyama also graduated from the University of Tokyo with a law degree, so his memory must be good, but he seems to quickly forget anything that is inconvenient. However, when shown photographic evidence, he has to "change course" and repeatedly gives a whitewashed defence, saying that he does not remember clearly, but if there are photographs, then it must be right. He is the Minister of Education and Science, so he seems to be a good antidote. That said, the public also forgets quickly after a period of time and has continued to select candidates without much thought if they can even induce local interests, so it is a case of 'look at how others behave and see how we behave'.